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A sore throat is so irritating to you that you will check if its still there by swallowing saliva every few times in a minute. It can be caused by many things and it is mostly due to infections, fever, allergies or acid re-fluxes. Some of the early symptoms can be a loss of appetite, swelling of the lymph nodes, chills, fatigue and so on. Some possible remedies to a sore throat could be drinking some whiskey or brandy, salt water gargling, chewing garlic and cloves and so on.

As novelist Anthony Burgess observed, "Laugh and the world laughs with you; snore and you sleep alone." As annoying as it can get, you...

Our skin is sensitive and falls victim to irritation, inflammation, and allergy quite easily. Some of these conditions do not have a permanent cure. Our desire for glowing, clear skin makes us resort to harmful cosmetics and intense chemical treatments to achieve a better look. But there are several natural remedies with natural ingredients that can help control and alleviate the discomfort. Some of these include honey, coconut oil, aloe vera, and yogurt, which are gentle on the skin and do not harbor the possible harmful side effects of medication or cosmetic treatments.

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Homemade face pack with almonds radiates your skin and lightens your skin tone. Also, helps in removing acne scars and nourishes the dry skin. For oil-free skin, use multani mitti, curd, or papaya mixed with almonds. For fairer skin, try mixing the almond powder with raw milk, sandalwood powder. For healing dry skin, mix in some oats powder or banana puree and apply.

Mix 1.5c baking soda with 3 gallons of water. Use a washcloth to soak into the mixture and apply to affected skin. Your itchiness will reduce tenfold instantly. Equally soothing can be slathering on some honey or dabbing diluted apple cider vinegar or a solid paste of green clay onto the affected area. Try herbal helpers like 1t of panchatikta ghritam twice a day.